Knowledge around prayer
Short, careful articles on prayer times, the qibla, Fajr, Ramadan and good habits. No ads, just like the app.
- Ayatul Kursi Ayatul Kursi, the Throne Verse Ayatul Kursi (2:255) in Arabic, transliteration and English, what the Throne Verse means and when Muslims recite it: after each prayer and before sleeping. · 5 min read
- Dhikr Dhikr after salah The adhkar narrated after the obligatory prayer: istighfar, tasbih 33-33-33 and Ayat al-Kursi, with meanings, sources and tips for keeping it up. · 4 min read
- Hifz How to memorise the Quran How to memorise the Quran as an adult: start with short surahs, listen first, repeat in rounds, hide words to test yourself and keep reviewing. · 4 min read
- Ramadan Laylat al-Qadr 2027 When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027? The odd nights of Ramadan with dates, what the Quran says about the Night of Decree, the dua and a plan for the last ten nights. · 5 min read
- Quran verses Quran verses for anxiety Seven Quran verses for anxious and stressful days, with translation and a short reflection on each, and when to reach out for more help as well. · 4 min read
- Al-Kahf Surah Al-Kahf on Friday Why many Muslims read Surah Al-Kahf on Friday, when Friday begins, what its four stories are about and how to fit all 110 verses into your day. · 4 min read
- Habits Habits around salah The five daily prayers already give your day a rhythm. How to hang small good habits on them, with ideas for every prayer and without pressure. · 3 min read
- Prayer times Fajr and Isha in summer In summer it never gets fully dark at night in the UK. What that means for Fajr and Isha, how timetables solve it, and times for London on 21 June. · 3 min read
- Qibla Finding the qibla with your phone Find the qibla direction reliably with your phone's compass: calibration, magnetic declination, metal nearby and why a few degrees off is fine. · 3 min read
- Fajr Waking up for Fajr Keep sleeping through Fajr? Nine practical tips to wake up reliably for the dawn prayer, from the evening before to an alarm that rings even on silent. · 4 min read
- Jumu'ah Jumu'ah, the Friday prayer When is the Friday prayer, who is it obligatory for and what is Sunnah on Friday? Ghusl, Surah al-Kahf, salawat and the khutbah, short and clear. · 3 min read
- Prayer times Why prayer times differ Why do apps and mosques show different prayer times? Fajr and Isha angles, Hanafi Asr and the summer rules for the UK and Europe, explained simply. · 4 min read
- Ramadan Ramadan 2027 in the UK When does Ramadan 2027 start? First day of fasting, suhoor and iftar times for London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford and Glasgow, the last ten nights and Eid. · 4 min read
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